How much is the tariff for outdoor power supply in Zambia
In line with Regulation 22 of the Electricity (Net Metering) Regulations, Statutory Instrument number 38 of 2024, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has determined the Net
In line with Regulation 22 of the Electricity (Net Metering) Regulations, Statutory Instrument number 38 of 2024, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has determined the Net
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In 1999, the substantive customs duty rate on solar panels was removed. The primary legal basis for further energy access fiscal incentives in Zambia are the Customs and Excise (Electrical Machinery and Equipment) (Suspension) Regulations, 2008 and the Value Added Tax Act (Zero-Rating)
The primary legal basis for further energy access fiscal incentives in Zambia are the Customs and Excise (Electrical Machinery and Equipment) (Suspension) Regulations, 2008 and the Value Added Tax Act (Zero-Rating) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order, 2008, more commonly referred to as Statutory Instruments (SIs) 32 and 33 of 2008.
This Customs Handbook provides comprehensive guidance to stakeholders on the process of importing Solar PV products. Further, the Customs Handbook seeks to clarify the tax and duty exemptions for a range of Solar PV products being sold in Zambia. This will minimize varying interpretations and misapplication of tax exemptions by stakeholders.
SI 32 of 2008 did not include solar panels as the substantive duty rate for solar panels had been set at 0% in the First Schedule to the Customs and Excise Act (also known as the Customs Tariff Book) since 1999. Egg incubators have also been set at 0% since 1999. Both products continued to attract VAT at the applicable Standard rate.